The nurse is aware that it is important to break the chain of infection.Which of the following is an example of a nursing intervention implemented to reduce a reservoir of infection for a patient?
A) Covering the mouth and nose when sneezing
B) Wearing disposable gloves
C) Isolating the patient's articles
D) Changing soiled dressings

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Changing soiled dressings helps to remove the source of infection, which is a reservoir for further spread of infection. Covering the mouth and nose when sneezing, wearing disposable gloves, and isolating the patient's articles are all measures to prevent the spread of infections but not specifically targeted to reducing the reservoir of infection.

The Nurse Is Aware That It Is Important to Break